Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inconspicuum
ID:
227460

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 23: 787 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226790

Common Names

  • Inconspicuous Anthurium
  • Unnoticed Anthurium
  • Unobserved Anthurium

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Synonyms

  • Anthurium opacum Engl. [unknown]

Description

Anthurium inconspicuum (also called 'Inconspicuous Anthurium', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium inconspicuum is a tropical plant that is commonly used as an ornamental in gardens. It has bright red or pink flowers and is easy to care for. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium inconspicuum has small, yellow-green flowers, small seeds and small seedlings. The flowers have three petals and are about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium inconspicuum is a tropical evergreen plant that grows in warm, humid climates. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soils.

Where to Find Anthurium inconspicuum

Anthurium inconspicuum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Anthurium inconspicuum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Anthurium inconspicuum?

Anthurium inconspicuum has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal soil type for Anthurium inconspicuum?

Anthurium inconspicuum prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal climate for Anthurium inconspicuum?

Anthurium inconspicuum prefers a warm, humid climate.

Species in the Anthurium genus

Anthurium acaule, Anthurium acutangulum, Anthurium acutifolium, Anthurium acutissimum, Anthurium acutum, Anthurium aduncum, Anthurium affine, Anthurium agnatum, Anthurium alatipedunculatum, Anthurium alatum, Anthurium albidum, Anthurium albispatha, Anthurium albovirescens, Anthurium alegriasense, Anthurium alticola, Anthurium amnicola, Anthurium amoenum, Anthurium anceps, Anthurium andicola, Anthurium andinum, Anthurium andraeanum, Anthurium andreslovinense, Anthurium angosturense, Anthurium angustatum, Anthurium angustilaminatum, Anthurium angustilobum, Anthurium angustisectum, Anthurium angustispadix, Anthurium anorianum, Anthurium antioquiense, Anthurium antonioanum, Anthurium antrophyoides, Anthurium apaporanum, Anthurium argyrostachyum, Anthurium aripoense, Anthurium arisaemoides, Anthurium aristatum, Anthurium armeniense, Anthurium aroense, Anthurium asplundii, Anthurium atropurpureum, Anthurium atroviride, Anthurium augustinum, Anthurium aureum, Anthurium auritum, Anthurium austin-smithii, Anthurium bakeri, Anthurium balaoanum, Anthurium balslevii, Anthurium barbacoasense,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84922-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.